Rublev leads Russian Wimbledon return with easy win
LONDON : Andrey Rublev became the first Russian through to the second round at Wimbledon as the seventh seed breezed past Australian Max Purcell 6-3 7-5 6-4 on Monday.
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Why Russian and Belarusian tennis players are allowed back at Wimbledon in 2023
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is confident that Russian and Belarusian players will adhere to strict neutrality guidelines, allowing them to participate in this year's Wimbledon tournament. The players from these countries were banned from competing at the All England Club in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. However, they have been granted permission to take part in the Championship this year, which commences on Monday, on the condition that they follow specific guidelines outlined by the government.
Putin's move: What next for Prigozhin and Russia's war in Ukraine?
On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fraternised on the frontlines with troops who appear to be ignoring the infighting over the border. But Kyiv is cautious: Russia could well try to change the conversation with carpet bombing or worse. How much more pain can Putin inflict?
Brittney Griner calls airport harassment incident 'rock bottom' for WNBA
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Live. Putin calls mutiny by Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin a 'stab in the back'
Good morning. The Russian capital Moscow is in a heightened state of alert on Saturday after the Kremlin accused the boss of private paramilitary company Wagner of attempting to stage a coup.
Why Manchester United takeover is having opposite problem to 'complex' Chelsea purchase
Today marks seven months to the day since the Glazers announced they were open to the idea of selling Manchester United.
Ukraine war: African peace plan, counteroffensive casualties, flooding death toll
Russian officials have given a lukewarm reception to a peace plan presented in St Petersburg yesterday by a delegation of African leaders – but say that Vladimir Putin is considering it nonetheless.
Ukraine war: Missiles over Kyiv, Russia struggles to hold territory, Zaporizhzhia under threat
Ukraine claimed on Friday to have shot down 12 Russian missiles, including six hypersonic Kinjals, that were fired toward Kyiv – this just as a delegation of African leaders arrive to promote a peace plan